Vancouver Eco Friendly Hotel: Vancouver Green Hotel in BC

The Fairmont Waterfront, Vancouver Green Hotel Initiatives

At the Fairmont Waterfront we strive to minimize our environmental impact, while still offering our guests an outstanding experience by exceeding expectations. Over the years, the Fairmont Waterfront has continued to be a leader in sustainability and responsible tourism, and is continuously looking for ways to further reduce our impact. In 1990, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts launched our Green Hotel Partnership Program, a comprehensive approach to minimalizing our footprint on the planet.

The Fairmont Waterfront has recently announced the installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations, in partnership with GE Energy Industrial Solutions. Charging stations will be available both to guests and other travellers in the area. Drivers can simply swipe a card, plug in and charge their vehicles at the stations. In addition guests driving Hybrid or Electric cars will be offered complimentary parking. (Maximum one car per room.)

		Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Eco-Meet Program
		Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Eco-Meet Program allows meeting planners to minimalize the ecological footprint of meetings through the reduction of waste and conservation of valuable resources with options such as local and organic gourmet menus, disposable-free food and beverage service, carbon neutral and eco-friendly hotel options. In addition, at the Fairmont Waterfront meeting planners can request that food leftovers be donated to a local charity.

		The Fairmont Waterfront Herb Garden
		Located on the 3rd floor of the hotel rests a 2100 square foot herb garden. Introduced in 1991, it became one of Vancouver’s first green roofs. The garden in the heart of the city plays home to over sixty varieties of herbs, vegetables, fruits and edible blossoms, as well as over 10 different species of local birds. The Chef uses the bounty from the green hotel garden daily in Herons West Coast Kitchen + Bar menus, and to create culinary masterpieces in the kitchen.

		Honey Bees
		The newest addition to the Herb Garden comes in the form of 500,000 honeybees making the Harbor Garden their home from May through September. Introduced in June of 2008, the bees have since increased the productivity of the herb garden with pollination, as well as inspired creative new dishes on the lunch, dinner and cocktails menus created by our Executive Chef and his team. The 2010 honey harvest produced over 600 pounds of honey! Click here for some honey recipes.

		Ocean Wise Program
		The hotel is proud to be apart of the Vancouver Aquarium's Ocean Wise Program, offering sustainable seafood choices, and helping preserve marine life. Look for the Ocean Wise symbol on our menus, and be assured you are making a choice that is healthy and the best for our oceans. When you are in Vancouver, take time to visit the Vancouver Aquarium in the heart of Stanley Park, and only a short stroll from the hotel along the seawall.

		Choosing Local
		The Fairmont Waterfront strives to purchase local and sustainable options for our guests. Working with our culinary team are incredible partners of fisherman, farmers and more who share our passion and commitment to the environment. With everything from our organic wine producer, Rodney Strong Vineyards, to our partnership with Bovia vegetables offering 20% of our produce certified organic, guests can be assured of our strive to become even better at preserving our earth.

		Birds and Bees Green Hotel Package
		Package Includes: Overnight accommodation Full buffet breakfast for two adults in Herons West Coast Kitchen Chef’s honey-themed welcome amenity Herb Garden Tour including a visit to the beehives available upon request and weather permitting

For additional information on our Vancouver green hotel initiatives, including carbon management, energy and water conservation, waste management, and local partners and affiliations, please click here.